Youth & Family Support Advocate

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403b - Retirement Plan

Calm App for mental health

Gym membership discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide direct caregiver-to-caregiver support for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and co-occurring disorders. The role focuses on resiliency, advocacy, and effective collaboration with care teams in Middle and East Tennessee.

The FSS position emphasizes partnering with families, coordinating with care coordinators, and ensuring documentation and service planning are completed with sensitivity to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be the parent or designated primary caregiver of a child/youth with emotional, behavioral, mental health or co-occurring disorder.
• Ability to complete training recognized by Tennessee DMHSAS on resiliency and recovery within 3 months.
• Must acquire TDMHSAS Certification within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and model the value of every individual’s experience caring for a child or youth with a MEB or co-occurring disorder.
• Foster a full and equal partnership with the child/youth, family, and caregiver.
• Collaborate with Care Coordinator to complete assessments (CANS) and related tools.
• Assist caregivers in developing networks of support responsive to culture and needs of family.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide direct caregiver-to-caregiver support for families of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and co-occurring disorders. The role focuses on resiliency, advocacy, and effective collaboration with care teams in Middle and East Tennessee.

The FSS position emphasizes partnering with families, coordinating with care coordinators, and ensuring documentation and service planning are completed with sensitivity to